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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scott accomplish in the first sentence of The Antiquary?
(a) Introducing the characters.
(b) Setting the scene.
(c) Determine the plot.
(d) Boring the reader.

2. Forster surmises that the character Moll was born out the author's experience in _____________.
(a) Politics.
(b) War.
(c) College.
(d) Prison.

3. What is the occupation of the husband Moll loves deeply in the novel?
(a) Pickpocket.
(b) Barkeeper.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Highwayman.

4. In Forster's opinion, what is the key failing of English fiction?
(a) Value.
(b) Plot.
(c) Provincialism.
(d) Characters.

5. Forster contends that while The Antiquary has suspense, it lacks what?
(a) Story.
(b) Theme.
(c) Marketability.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Forster discusses the motto "_______ develops, Art stands still" in the introductory section.

2. Who does Forster say saved his life by telling good stories?

3. Storytelling is the ____________ aspect of the novel.

4. How many years separate the writing of Henry James and Samuel Richardson?

5. Who is the first hypothetical person to whom Forster poses the question, "What does a novel do?"

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